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We are planning our first trip to Costa Rica with our 9 year old son the last week of March. After flying into SJO is it practical to spend a night or two visiting the Arenal area then heading to the beach for the rest of the week? From Arenal, what beach are do you recommend, that is family safe and close to other attractions(rainforest, zip lines, etc.)? Thanks
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Crystal Seas Kayaking
from $529, 5 days
One of the best kept secrets...in sea kayaking is the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. The area is famed for its spectacular...
Panama to Costa Rica with Monteverde, Sarapiqui & Arenal Volcano
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from $6840, 15 days
Cruise the legendary Panama Canal and Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula & Manuel Antonio on the Sea Voyager. Then visit Nicaragua. Explore famous national...
Caribbean Adventure - Costa Rica & Panama
Adventure Life Journeys
from $1790, 8 days
A great combination of Costa Rica and Panama! Whitewater, rainforests and beaches with turquoise waters. ...
Adventure Manuel Antonio
AdventureSmith Explorations
from $1895, 8 days
Manuel Antonio boasts everything people come to Costa Rica to see including beaches, rainforest, trails and wildlife combined with ample opportunity for adventures such as sea kayaking, whitewater rafting, canopy tours, fishing and more. ......
Panama Canal & the Wonders of Costa Rica
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from $4660, 8 days
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Diving Fin Innovations
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Maiden voyage of the man-fish
Tropical Getaway
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The key to packing light for a warm-weather trip: quality, not quantity.
Olympus Stylus 790 SW
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Aqualung Mythos mask and Caravelle ADJ fins
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JBL Woody Sawed-Off Magnum Speargun
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Divine Dolphin

Good For Snorkeling

Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Description: Dolphin and whale watching tours in an area that's home to 25 species of resident and migratory cetaceans, one of the richest such locations in the world.... Read More

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Blue Dolphin Sailing

Good For Snorkeling

Tamarindo , Costa Rica

Description: Blue Dolphin offers snorkeling and sailing tours with instruction, where guests can see dolphins, reef fish and rays. ... Read More

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Gulf of Papagayo

Good For Snorkeling

north of Playa Tamarindo
Tamarindo , Costa Rica

Description: Gulf of Papagayo is a popular destination for bird watchers and nature lovers that is now become a tourism hub. ... Read More

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